ECC is a centre of expertise for the collection, validation, distribution and visualisation of electronic charts and maps. Our mandate is to increase safety by providing cutting-edge GIS solutions for users on land and sea. We play a key role in the development of new standards for electronic charts and derived products and develop services to support the upcoming S-100 product standard. From our headquarter in Stavanger we serve a wide range of customers. Our solutions are utilized by hydrographic offices, vessel traffic service, helicopter emergency services, seismic operators, pilots, coastguard agencies, environmental analysts and others. Our focus is on providing innovative and flexible geodata services that are in tune with the times and the environment in which they are to be used.